22 comments

I recently wrote about this very subject. The innocence of a young child....qualities we sorely need as adults.

You said it beautifully my friend.

blessings always

bill

manatita44 3 years ago from london Author

Thanks Bill,

Yes. I know that you've covered this area. Great place to be. Thanks a million.

Mhatter99 3 years ago from San Francisco

Thank you for this reflection.

manatita44 3 years ago from london Author

Thank you so much. Glad you liked it.

MsDora 3 years ago from The Caribbean

Beautiful! With your permission, I would like to add this to my grandson's scrapbook--giving you credit, of course. It was not there when he arrived, but it will be there by the time he can read it. Thank You!

manatita44 3 years ago from london Author

Cute. Lots of Hugs from me to him/her - if he is not here yet. Go right ahead, my sweet. As always, my deep appreciation for the complement.

vkwok 3 years ago from Hawaii

Your poem is amazing.

manatita44 3 years ago from london Author

You're a genuine fan, Vkwok. I appreciate this immensely. I will be on pilgrimage in NY for the next two weeks and may not write much. Hope all is well. God bless your loving heart.

aviannovice 3 years ago from Stillwater, OK

And show us hope for the future.

manatita44 3 years ago from london Author

So True, my brother, so true. God bless your noble heart.

tillsontitan 3 years ago from New York

You've captured the essence of the newborn beautifully my friend.

I hope your pilgrimage to NY is a great success. I will be thinking of you.

Voted up, awesome, and beautiful.

manatita44 3 years ago from london Author

Did not remember telling you but was thinking of you a lot while there. Wanted to contact you and invite you to our public Songs of The Soul music festival. Never mind. Next time.

Joy I-Shine Grey 3 years ago

Thanks for sharing this special moment with us. Truly beautiful.

manatita44 3 years ago from london Author

Thank you Joy,

Have not seen you before. Nice features. Hope that you are well. Your sentiments are appreciated. Loving thoughts.

Joy I-Shine Grey 3 years ago

Thanks manatita44. As a community we as writers strengthen each other. I look forward to more of your works.

manatita44 3 years ago from london Author

Thank you.

I have written a lot here. I am a spiritual writer and poet. Click on my name and more poems should come up. My book, My Guru Sri Chinmoy: Life And Teachings, is available from me or Amazon.com and also Amazon.co.uk. Love always and much peace to you. Thanks again.

MargaritaEden 2 years ago from Oregon

Beautiful writing about most precious creatures on this planet!

manatita44 2 years ago from london Author

Thank you so much,Margarita.

They remind me of purity such as the snow and beauty of Christmas: Lights, jingling bells, prayer, joy ...

Much appreciated comment. Wishing you an abundant and most promising 2014.

jhamann 2 years ago from Reno NV

You have used every word that describes the feelings I have when holding my children. As a side note I am letting Elias sleep on my chest now. I love how you decided on sonnet as your form. Thank you for this poem. Jamie

manatita44 2 years ago from london Author

My pleasure. So happy you visited and liked it. I gave it to a husband where I am going to recite tonight (Sufi night), he gave it to his wife and she really liked it. They asked if it was mine. I laughed. How were they to know that all my works are original..?

Yes, I have a line there for Elias sleeping on your chest. (smile)I think that this is a most wonderful thing to do. God bless, my Friend.

tobusiness 2 years ago from Bedfordshire, U.K

Manatita, I haven't attempted a sonnet yet, but I will. Your poems are always exceptional.